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Forest Alerts

  • Temporary Closure Pimushe Access Road

    The Chippewa National Forest has temporarily closed the Pimushe access road (FS Road 3848). The Pimushe access road will remain closed until conditions improve.  
    Alert Start Date: March 13, 2026

  • Spring Load Limitations

    On March 18, 2026, spring load limitations for all Chippewa National Forest roads will go into effect, with a seasonal restriction of 4-ton per axle weight limit. Individual posting of roads will not occur. The forest follows restriction dates as designated by the Minnesota Department of…
    Alert Start Date: March 12, 2026

  • Forest Order 09-03-25-02: Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam) campground and picnic area Emergency Closure

    The Bimijiwan (Knutson Dam) campground and picnic area, as well as the gated, campground loop road, which is the northernmost segment of FR 2176 are closed for health and public safety as the result of storm damage.
    Alert Start Date: July 11, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-03-24-02

  • Cass Lake Levels

    One gate at Bimijiwan was closed on January 13, 2026, the second gate was closed on March 9, 2026. Both gates are currently closed. The Cass Lake level is 1301.69 and the estimated outflow is 87CFS. For more information, please visit  Cass Lake Levels.
    Alert Start Date: May 9, 2025

  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions for Developed Fee Campgrounds

    PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Blackduck, Walker, Deer River…
    Alert Start Date: February 26, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-03-25-01

  • Emerald ash borer (EAB) in Cass County

    In 2023 the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in portions of Cass County, including a segment of Chippewa National Forest Lands.Because EAB has been identified in Cass County, the MDA has placed a formal quarantine for a portion of the county, which…
    Alert Start Date: October 16, 2023

  • Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands

    While recreational cannabis use may be legal in the State of Minnesota, effective August 1, 2023, the Chippewa and Superior National Forests officials are reminding visitors that it is illegal on National Forest System lands. Possession or use of any amount of cannabis is still prohibited on all…
    Alert Start Date: August 2, 2023

  • Off-Road Vehicle and Snowmobile Restrictions

    Alert Start Date: December 21, 2006
    Forest Order: #Order R903-06-01

  • Firewood Restrictions

    Alert Start Date: September 3, 2000
    Forest Order: # Order R09-09-20-10
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